Posted by Jake Field on May 15, 2020 in Vehicle Repair | Comments Off on Reasons Your Car May Still Be Acting Up After Collision Repair

Being involved in a car accident can produce lots of damage not only to your car, but your physical and mental well-being. Depending on the severity of the particular accident that you were involved in, your vehicle may have to undergo extensive repairs to be restored to its original condition. The best thing that you can do when you are involved in an accident is to find a great collision repair shop in you are that can help to fix your car and get you back on the road again. Many people are unprepared for the amount of damage that an auto collision can cause and even after the body work is done, you may have to contend with other issues that restrict your car from running normal. Here are a few causes of your car running rough following extensive Collision Repair in St. Louis, MO. Internal Engine Damages One of the most common causes of your car not running right following a horrible car wreck is the internal engine components, which take a lot of the force produced by the wreck itself. Vital engine components such as the starter and alternators can get banged around during a wreck and if not replace properly can result in a lot problems for you. Even if there is no direct contact with these components during the wreck, the vibrations caused by the collision can shake loose vital components of your engine, which will inhibit its ability to run at peak performance. If you are experiencing severe problems following your collision repair, you may want to have a certified mechanic look at your vehicle to assess what problems you have. Damaged of Bent Frame Another cause of car issues following collision repair is a warped or damaged frame, which can make the car nearly immobile. Usually, a warped frame will make handling...

Posted by Jake Field on Jul 30, 2014 in Vehicle Repair | Comments Off on No Matter Whose Fault – All Vehicles Suffer When In A Collision

Some major support parts of any motorized vehicle are very strong and solid but most of the visible part is somewhat weak. This weakness applies particularly to the bodywork which will bend, dent or crease under even quite moderate impact. Collision Damage If you bump into another (stationary) car in a parking lot in Corvallis, Oregon, then, both cars are likely to suffer small dents, damaged paintwork and maybe some broken lighting clusters. This happens no matter how slow you were moving at the time. Let us assume that you are not the sort of person who will quickly drive away, in the hope that no one saw you or, at least, did not get your plate number. In which case, you will probably need to find a good auto shop that carries out Collision Repair In Corvallis OR and pay out to have both vehicles restored to their pre-collision conditions. It Takes Two To Collide And, at least one of the parties has to be moving (hopefully, if it is a moving vehicle, it has a driver). It does not really matter what the driver of that moving vehicle hits, a stationary inanimate object like a phone pole, an animal encroaching onto the road or, another moving vehicle. Both parties will likely sustain damage (even a giant roadside boulder could crack). But, Who Was At Fault And Liable? There are jokes about poles and trees jumping out into the road and causing vehicles to collide with them but that rarely ever happens. Nearly every time a vehicle collides with something, there will be at least one driver involved and, quite often, it was one of the drivers that caused the collision to occur. It is the job of the authorities (traffic police, etc) along with lawyers and motor insurance companies to portion out the blame and decide who...

Posted by alex on Apr 27, 2013 in Vehicle Repair | Comments Off on Things to Consider When Shopping for Auto Body Repair in Chicago

Auto Body Repair In Chicago can be a mysterious and intimidating thing; the good shops fix your car for a fair price, but the poor ones misdiagnose problems and charge too much. Below are some things your auto body repair shop won’t necessarily tell you, but that you should keep in mind when shopping for repairs. Shops Vary Widely in Quality Finding the right Auto Body Repair Chicago and forming a relationship with its owner is the first step in getting a quality repair. For every honest shop, there’s an unethical one; don’t hire a repair person working out of the trunk of a car-;choose a shop which has been in business for a long time, and has a long list of satisfied customers. Deciphering Your Estimate When you have found the right collision repair shop, getting an estimate is your next step. Insurers and shops use different systems to arrive at an estimate, and it’s tough for a shop owner to give you an accurate estimate which covers the repair expenses and still allows them to make a profit. Some estimates are simple with just a few lines (repair steps), and some are complex. If you do not understand the steps in an estimate, it will not make any sense-;and many body shops do not take the time to explain it sufficiently. When looking for a repair shop, find one with a staff willing to listen and respond to your questions. No “Saving the Deductible” Some not-so-ethical shops will offer to “save your deductible”, which is usually around $500. Essentially, the shop is planning to rip off your insurer by not collecting a deductible; they will really either not do the right work, or charge too much in order to make up for the ‘savings’. Learn About Parts Some dishonest shop owners try to boost their bottom line...